Ecclesiastes 4:6

Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 4:6

BSB
Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and pursuit of the wind.
AKJV
Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.
CPDV
"A handful with rest is better than both hands filled with labors and with affliction of the soul."
ERV
Better is an handful with quietness, than two handfuls with labour and striving after wind.
NHEB
Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and chasing after wind.
SMT
Good a hand filled with rest, above two hands full of labor and striving of spirit.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 4:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 4:6
Summary
Moderation with peace surpasses excessive toil.
Event
Comparing rest versus labor
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom